Jeannine Cook

Thank you all.  I do have an organic feed mill nearby that may make custom mixes.
Also there is a dairy in another town that has jerseys - so I’ll reach out to them.
My Dexters seemed soo much easier!  Lol

I am in central Texas and obtain a bred Jersey heifer this week.  I’ve been told she will need a pre fresh (or close up period) grain feed for 3 weeks prior to calving as she has been on grass only to date.
I am pulling out my hair on how to accomplish this.  No feed stores anywhere around me carry any dairy cow feeds.  I can order a grain ration from out of state with a minimum of 250#...  could she possibly eat that much before it went bad?
I found an article on making one that I will have to digest as it appears complicated.
I plan to put out free Redmons salt, baking soda, kelp and unlimited access to hay.
Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.  

Hi there permies!
Appreciate Jerry's communion...
Hoping there are permies who may be interested in creating a community in central Texas!  Have areas to accommodate tiny homes in the beautiful country!!!
Give me a shout!!!
Thanks Jeannine

Jerry,
Failed to tell you Happy Birthday yesterday!
Hope it was Great...!
Jeannine

Hi Jerry,
Thanks for the reply!
A little more about me: an RN since age 19, working in most areas of medicine.
The last 20-30 years in administration, the last 13 years working for the state...
SO happy to be retired!  One year now!
Raised 4 kids, divorced and now happily raising chickens, guineas, ducks,    puppies, kittens.  Planning to add goats, miniature cows and raising quail!
Have grandkids and friends out here on the weekends - love it!
Hoping to develop a community here with everyone contributing and enjoying the fruits of our labors.
Just planted 30 fruit and nut trees - SO many projects!
Let me know if you'd like to chat more, possibly via email!
Later! Jeannine

So, here I am, on 20 acres in central Texas looking to become self-sufficient and off the grid within the next 10 years.  I am financially stable, have family involvement and yet looking for that male who is capable, knowledgeable and kind.
Willing to share his insight, skills and   humor! Age is unimportant!
If you are financially self sufficient, kind, and anxious to be a part of something bigger than you ...  let's talk!
Just know I am not looking for someone to support me, nor to be supported, just to share a love of the earth and it's creatures while making a living doing so...